Les Dames NOLA

09/01/2026

🥂 The champagne will be flowing…

Join us for our first Pearls & Purpose Luncheon, Friday, September 25 at Antoine’s. Enjoy a fabulous champagne reception, three-course seated lunch with wine service, and an afternoon celebrating the women who feed this city. Open to the public. All are welcome.

Proceeds fund our Leading from the Heart Award grants and mission-driven programs.

Then keep it going at the Cause-a-Stir VIP Experience, a martini bar in a private residence steps from Antoine’s, with time alongside our keynote speaker and chapter leadership. Limited availability.

📍: Antoine's Restaurant @, 713 St. Louis Street
🗓️: Friday, September 25
⏰: 11am to 2pm | $95 | VIP $165
🎟️: https://www.lesdamesnola.org/shop/p/pearls-and-purpose-2026

08/31/2026

Members! We're hosting another Global Culinary Initiative dinner. Join us at Plume Algiers on September 15 to learn about the vibrant regional cuisines of India. Gather around the table for a family-style, multi-course tasting menu inspired by co-owners Tyler Stuart and Merritt Coscia’s travels, study and deep appreciation for India’s diverse culinary traditions.

Seating is limited and these dinners sell out quickly! Grab a ticket today.

This is a ticketed members-only event.

Members! Join us for another riveting and delicious Global Culinary Initiative dinner at Plume Algiers to learn about the vibrant regional cuisines of India. Gather around the table for a family-style, multi-course tasting menu inspired by co-owners Tyler Stuart and Merritt Coscia’s travels, study

08/21/2026

Thank you to the Windsor Court Hotel for hosting our Annual Meeting this week, and to every member who came out. 💙

We’re proud to announce our 2026–2027 Board of Directors. Swipe to meet them!

Jennifer Killian, President

Director of the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund, where she oversees scholarship and grant programs uplifting Latino youth through food. She previously led the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation.

Cathryn Giff, VP of Communications

General Manager of Hotel de la Monnaie and VP of Group Sales for Vacatia, with 25+ years in hospitality and a passion for mentoring women in the industry.

Melanie Young, VP of Membership

Certified Specialist of Wine and host of The Connected Table Live. She was the founding director of the James Beard Foundation Awards and created New York Restaurant Week.

Chaya Conrad, VP of Philanthropy

Owner of Bywater Bakery, a 2026 James Beard Awards semifinalist. She created the Berry Chantilly Cake that went on to become a Whole Foods staple nationwide.

Courtney Dodson, VP of Programs

Co-founder and Brand Manager of Envie Chocolates, bringing years of hospitality leadership across quick service to fine dining.

Angela Aspiazu, Secretary

Co-Founder and President of New Orleans Secrets, an award-winning tour company, and co-author of Secret New Orleans.

Chef Bunny Young, Treasurer

Owner of Crawbabies LLC and host of The Roux With Chef Bunny on WBOK 1230AM. Her cooking is rooted in the 7th Ward Creole women who taught her.

08/18/2026

Dames, we can't wait to see you tomorrow!

🗓️ Wednesday, August 19 · 4:30–6 PM

📍 Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St.

Don't forget - if you want the private tour of the hotel, meet us in the lobby at 4 PM sharp. Our thanks to The Windsor Court. for hosting us once again!

Haven't RSVP'd? There's still time: lesdamesnola.org/shop/p/annual-meeting-2026

07/31/2026

Wear your pearls and join us for a purpose on Friday, September 25 at the iconic Antoine’s Restaurant,

We'll start with a champagne reception, followed by a three course lunch with wine service in the most beautiful room in the French Quarter.

Want to keep going? Add on a Cause-a-Stir VIP ticket and join us next door at a private residence for our martini party, passed bites, and a little extra time with our keynote speaker and chapter leadership.

Every ticket supports grants and programming for women in food, beverage and hospitality here in New Orleans.

$95 general. $165 VIP. Open to the public.

We can't think of a better way to kick off your weekend and support a good cause.

🔗 Tickets at the link in bio.

07/31/2026

Wear your pearls and join us for a purpose on Friday, September 25 at the iconic .

We'll start with a champagne reception, followed by a three course lunch with wine service in the most beautiful room in the French Quarter.

Want to keep going? Add on a Cause-a-Stir VIP ticket and join us next door at a private residence for our martini party, passed bites, and a little extra time with our keynote speaker and chapter leadership.

Every ticket supports grants and programming for women in food, beverage and hospitality here in New Orleans.

$95 general. $165 VIP. Open to the public.

We can't think of a better way to kick off your weekend and support a good cause.

Tickets: lesdamesnola.org/shop?tag=Fundraiser